DRIVERS can now charge their electric cars in less than 20 minutes using renewable energy from IONITY’s High Power Chargers at Gretna Green services.
IONITY is a joint venture between Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, BMW Group and the Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG, that aims to increase the feasibility and adoption of EVs by establishing convenient High Power Charging (HPC) sites across the continent.
Gretna Green is the first of six stations to be launched in Scotland, becoming the country’s fastest charging station. The venture plans to open 40 UK sites, each with up to four HPCs, all using renewable energy.
With the latest generation of electric vehicles providing much-improved performance, efficiency and comfort, IONITY say the new network will ease range anxiety for existing and potential EV owners.
The venture claims the 350kW UK charging network is future-proofed, delivering infrastructure capable of charging times as low as eight minutes, making e-mobility a convenient, reliable and everyday experience.
With ultra-fast charging times and the selection of convenient motorway locations, IONITY’s network will make long distance journeys far more viable than much slower 50kW alternatives.
Minister of State for the Future of Transport, George Freeman MP, said: “The UK is in the vanguard of electrification of transport to reduce pollution. Through our Road to Zero Strategy, we are funding major investment in vehicle charging infrastructure.
“Close collaboration with the private sector is crucial to achieving a zero-emission future and IONITY’s leadership is helping supercharge the UK’s charging infrastructure.”
IONITY boss Dr Marcus Groll added: “Our network is finally giving EVs in the UK the kind of charging speeds their owners want.”
